Business & Human Rights Resource Centre 117d ago

Recording of the virtual launch event for our 2026 KnowTheChain benchmark, a free resource mapping forced labour risks in one of the world’s biggest industries: food and beverage. We've ranked 45 of the largest food and beverage companies on steps required to protect workers in their supply chains from forced labour risks, finding that – with an average score of just 15/100 – most companies are failing to meaningfully address the issue in their supply chains. Our experts are joined by a stellar panel to discuss the key benchmark takeaways, our in-depth case study research with coffee plantation workers in Brazil, examples of better practice and recommendations for companies and their investors. Our panel: Etelle Higonnet - Coffee Watch Jorge Ferreira dos Santos Filho - ADERE/MG Molly Haragan - The Hershey Company Áine Clarke - Business and Human Rights Centre Isobel Archer - Business and Human Rights Centre Audio available in English and Portuguese. The original event was recorded on 26 February 2026.